Connecting for Life - Dublin South

The process of developing "Connecting for Life, Dublin South" is presently underway. This Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Reduction Strategy will include a local implementation action plan based on the same vision, goals, objectives and measurable outcomes as outlined in the national strategy, Connecting for Life, Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2020. Connecting for Life, sets out a vision where fewer lives are lost through suicide, and where communities and individuals are empowered to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

The HSE area of Dublin South encompasses the geographical area of Dublin 2, 6 (part), 8, 10, 12, 14 (part), 16, 20, 22 and 24. The work is overseen by a multi-agency steering group consisting of key stakeholders identified through the national Connecting for Life strategy.

Service providers and the general public now have an opportunity to consult with the steering group on the draft framework. The consultation dates for service providers are as follows:

To enhance accessibilty, consistency and care pathways of services for people vulnerable to suicide

To ensure safe and high quality services for people vulnerable to suicide

To reduce and restrict access to means of suicidal behaviour

To improve surveillance, evaluation and high quality research relating to suicidal behaviour.

Organisations who are attending the workshop, will receive an advance copy of the draft framework. This will allow time for them to consider which actions relate to them and how the goals could be achieved together. Advance notification of the areas of specific interest, will be required. This will assist with the planning and formulation of the consultation sessions.

To request attendance at any of the consultations, or for more information on the local Connecting for Life action plan for Dublin South, contact:

Emma Freeman, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE CHO Area 7 (Dublin South City, Dublin West and Dublin South West ) emma.freeman@hse.ie

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